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Night reconnaissance must from Porbandar | idrw.org
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A grand strategy nestled amid idiosyncrasies is
an invite to disaster. One hopes this fate does not
befall the maritime air reconnaissance activities
that were to take place from Porbandar
airport.Border surveillance during night through
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned
aircraft from Porbandar airport is hamstrung due
to the idiosyncrasies of a few. Else why would
the Indian Navy be forced to fly its UAVs on a
few occasions during night using 'goose lamps'
from Porbandar?
There is an urgent need for recalibration in the
aftermath of a recent alert to Indian Navy and
Indian Coast Guard about possible arrival of arms
and ammunition along the Indian coastline.
Surprisingly, approach lighting system was
installed about two years ago at Porbandar
airport, but rarely has night flying taken place at
this Airport Authority of India (AAI) controlled
aerodrome. The fact that the Indian Coast Guard
has an air enclave and the Indian Navy an
Unmanned Aerial Squadron at Porbandar airport
since 2008 and 2011 respectively show how
significant this North-West Region is from
security point of view.
The Indian Coast Guard has been constantly
requesting for night flying permission from AAI,
but to no avail. When contacted, the AAI and
DGCA officials had either refused to comment or
feigned ignorance about the issue. However, in
November, a central team was in Porbandar and
had met Indian Navy officials to discuss the issue.
The meeting was described as a 'courtesy visit'
by the AAI and Indian Navy officials.
"The ability of UAVs to loiter for prolonged
periods of time has important operational
advantages over manned aircraft. The longer
flight times of UAVs means that sustained
coverage over a previously exposed area may
improve border security. The range of UAVs is a
significant asset when compared to border
agents on patrol or stationary surveillance
equipment," say Chad C Haddal and Jeremiah
Gertler of the US in their report 'Homeland
Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border
Surveillance.' However, from Porbandar, there
has been a restricted flying of UAVs and manned
aircraft during night. This is simply unimaginable.
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.
.
A grand strategy nestled amid idiosyncrasies is
an invite to disaster. One hopes this fate does not
befall the maritime air reconnaissance activities
that were to take place from Porbandar
airport.Border surveillance during night through
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned
aircraft from Porbandar airport is hamstrung due
to the idiosyncrasies of a few. Else why would
the Indian Navy be forced to fly its UAVs on a
few occasions during night using 'goose lamps'
from Porbandar?
There is an urgent need for recalibration in the
aftermath of a recent alert to Indian Navy and
Indian Coast Guard about possible arrival of arms
and ammunition along the Indian coastline.
Surprisingly, approach lighting system was
installed about two years ago at Porbandar
airport, but rarely has night flying taken place at
this Airport Authority of India (AAI) controlled
aerodrome. The fact that the Indian Coast Guard
has an air enclave and the Indian Navy an
Unmanned Aerial Squadron at Porbandar airport
since 2008 and 2011 respectively show how
significant this North-West Region is from
security point of view.
The Indian Coast Guard has been constantly
requesting for night flying permission from AAI,
but to no avail. When contacted, the AAI and
DGCA officials had either refused to comment or
feigned ignorance about the issue. However, in
November, a central team was in Porbandar and
had met Indian Navy officials to discuss the issue.
The meeting was described as a 'courtesy visit'
by the AAI and Indian Navy officials.
"The ability of UAVs to loiter for prolonged
periods of time has important operational
advantages over manned aircraft. The longer
flight times of UAVs means that sustained
coverage over a previously exposed area may
improve border security. The range of UAVs is a
significant asset when compared to border
agents on patrol or stationary surveillance
equipment," say Chad C Haddal and Jeremiah
Gertler of the US in their report 'Homeland
Security: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Border
Surveillance.' However, from Porbandar, there
has been a restricted flying of UAVs and manned
aircraft during night. This is simply unimaginable.
